Their zyns are cheaper than the nearby corner stores and my car didn't explode after I filled it here, so no complaints.

Bro just tried to con & steal from me!!! Literally just told me the backwood single was $1.79 and when he scanned it.... Didn't say anything. I look at the screen $2.92 for a single backwood. Luckily I didnt tap my card. That would've been an unexpected experience. read more

ohmylordddddd there was the most handsome cashier working here dudeee he was sooooo fineee gawlyyy hml

Their credit card readers don't work. Their air pump doesn't work. The lady at the register couldn't accept cash. Complete waste of time. read more

Shell - Air pressure not working - Gas Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

It s in Soma and off the freeway so it's expensive. But if you forget to fill up and need the fuel it works in a pinch it seems the couple blocks around here has multiple stations but then it's empty as you move away. Use as needed but if you can go elsewhere... read more

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Convenient. That's what I look for in a gas station. Can I get in and out easily. If I have to maneuver around lots of cars, then I prefer to go elsewhere. This station is very convenient as I arrive in SF from Fresno. I can refill my tank on my way into town and be ready for the trip home at the end of the week. Third is a one-way street here so you have to be headed in the right direction for this to work. Seems like people have trouble with the homeless around here, but I have not been accosted. I usually go through right around noon so perhaps the indigent are still asleep. Also, I pay with a credit card so don't need to go into the station to pay the clerk. read more

This may not be the greatest station in the world, buT Yelp is wrong: it is not closed, it's open for business, and it has pretty reliable hydrogen for those of us with fuel cell cars. That alone gets four stars from me. read more

clean compacted "food Mart" no booze, no premade eats, just cigs, coffee, snacks, sodas, lotto?? buys: yerba mate tea (2.29) -only good drink, rest sugar bombs. -service just ok drips: -couldn't buy gas here, pricey. read more

In all honesty, I have a love-hate relationship with this station. It's always considerably cheaper than the other Shell on 4th street, and it's incredibly convenient for when I head into SF off of 280. On the other hand, there are always annoying people that hide under other people's cars, and jump out at the most inopportune times to clean your windows. But, I can live with that. So here's what happened over the weekend.... I pull up into the station, and a dude walks up to me and calls me G. (Instant street cred.) He asked me for a dollar which I wasn't sure I wanted to fork over, but based on his nice ghetto compliment I was more than happy to. The guy was sort of crossed eyed, so I felt sort of bad. No sooner had I gone back to pumping gas than another homeless dude popped out from behind a trash can. I was slightly frustrated that I was about to be asked for more cash. Regardless, I have to give homeless people respect for flattery even if they aren't getting any cash out of the deal. Here's our conversation... Homeless Guy: Hey it;s my main man from da 70's sho. Me: Nah, I'm just a regular guy. HG: Awwww shit man, I see you got a Longhorn sticker. You from TX? Me: Yeah, I'm from Austin. HG: Hell yeah, I'm from Dallas. Me: Nice! HG: Let me give you a little test... "Ba-Bum Bum Bum. Ba-Bum Bum Bum. Cha Cha Cha Cha.." Me: " ...Deep in the heart of Texas!" HG: Hellz yeah son. Ahhhh. What a great time bonding. That is why Shell gets 4 stars. For awesome homeless guys. read more

Gave three stars cuz the gas station attendant really cheered me up. But def creeper-Ville. I saw like two escaped-looking convicts. One def drug deal, another lingering stranger parked off to the side and not at a pump whom I thought was keeping eyes on me, and several junker cars you wouldn't quite expect for the neighborhood. Guess it's cuz the bridge crossing is so close heading towards the east bay. Be weary! read more

No stars. The sign says "Open 24 Hours". I got $40 dollars in gas and needed my receipt. The gas pump was out of receipt paper. So I asked the station tenant for acreceipt. He flipped me the middle finger and told me to go away, that the station was closed. The guy was very rude. This is far opposite of the level of professionalism Ive come to expect from shell stations. I will be reporting this to the Shell upper management. I will never use this station again and I urge everyone to stay away from this station at 551 3rd Street, San Francisco, Ca. read more

I have never gotten gas here before. My dog likes to pee and poo here and none of the employees ever mind. 4 stars!!! read more

Looking to get gas or something to drink before sitting in traffic for the next forrrrr-evvvv-errrr, this is a reasonable option especially considering that you are in SOMA. What did I learn today? You can park at next to the air pump for a quick in and out. read more

Prices are competitive and the station is easily accessible from the street. That said, this station has a severe panhandler situation. I've rarely gotten gas here, but have witnessed several altercations firsthand. I was once walking up Third Street by this Shell and heard a loud thud to my right. I turn around and no more than feet away from me a pair of police officers has tackled a homeless man to the ground. I'm not quite sure what happened to prompt the situation, but the next second he was being hauled into the back of the police car. That's never happened to me before at any other gas station. read more

I've never bought gas here, but I do buy cigarettes here. The girl who works the counter during the day is so kind to me! Someone told me, if you buy 3 packs at once you get a free lighter. Yay! read more

The guy who works inside the store was very impolite, last time when I was getting emery drink and some snacks he acted totally weird; yet again, tonight when I was fueling up, he acted very rude( might have been drunk) . I'm never gonna go back to that store just because of this guy! I'd rather to drive longer than seeing his face!!! There was a sign saying : " for employees safety, door stays locked at night." , I think it should've been " for CUSTOMERSS' safety, this door stays locked at night!!!" ..... read more

It is hard to give a gas station a single star rating. Do they have gas? Yes. Do you want to stop here and put it i your car? Only if the light is on and has been a few miles. Too many unsavory characters around just makes this an odd place. Much easier to avoid it and hit the next station. read more

I consider myself to be compassionate and considerate to homeless people but this gas station has a permanent resident that is quite aggressive in his approach and very confrontational with men. Every time we pump gas it's awfully stressful. I try to avoid pumping here whenever possible. read more

You know a lotta people say "ah this station ain't nothin to write home about" but I'll tell you what this station had gas you could really smell you know what I mean. The kinda fuel that will really start your engines you know. And I don't just say that to be nice or nothing my cousin is a station owner so I know a thing or two about gas. read more

The lady behind the counter is horribly rude. I have had to go in twice and both times she gave me attitude like she was miss high and mighty working as a gas station clerk. Whatever!!! Glad they have the machines where you can pay outside because her customer service blows!! This place doesn't deserve any stars (I wish that was an option). I think the bums outside are nicer than this lady. read more

If I could give zero stars I would!!! Here is the story. I went to get gas because the tank was empty. It was a rental so I only needed a little to get it back to the rental station. I paid with my credit card and pumped $5, or at least that's what the pump said. As I" drove off down the street, the gas light then popped on again. I freaking paid 5 bucks for gas and my gas went down. What a rip!!! Do not pump here. There pump meters don't work and I have a complaint in with the coprorate headquarters!!! read more

Very rude gas attendant who didn't give us our money back for a mis charge when the machine was broken.

Company (AirServ I believe) refuses to clear the forecourt of panhandlers (present 60% of the time I've been there), charges for air/water and yet provides an extremely inaccurate air pressure gauge, and finally this morning charged my credit card twice ($3.00) to use the air machine once (posted price $1.50). This is the review it deserves. Buy your gas here if you like, but avoid everything else, and keep an eye out for panhandlers - do not leave your car unlocked on the forecourt. read more

Parked my car in the air fill up area to pick up gas for my motorcycle shop. While parked, my car battery died. When I went into the food mart to ask for help, I was told that I could either buy jumper cables (and then ask another patron for help) or if I wanted to walk the TWO BLOCKS to my shop for a jumper box, they would have my car towed. "Well, what am I supposed to do then?" I asked the guy. He shook his head and shrugged. Seriously. I fill up our gas container here sometimes twice a week and you can't cut me some slack and let me leave my car for five minutes? Thanks. I'll go to the one on Folsom from now on. read more

Read the other reviews and I've not noticed any issues here. This is a convenient and cheaper shell than the one just a block away.

So the owner must not like to make any money cause he hired two workers that take breaks at the same time. So I recommend this gas station to be shut down for the lack of a better word. Thank you read more

Prices are lower than average for SF. Recently (2006) it seemed like there was always somebody camped out with a bucket, trying to wash your windshield -- one time, the guy went ahead after I said "no thanks". read more

The lady attendant is retarded. The extra change drawer is meant for the customers. But in her mind that's her 401k